Eye Clinic Flashcards

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Blepharoplasty

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Eyelid surgery involving the removal of excess skin, fat or a combination of techniques. Excess skin (dermatochalasis) and fat (steatoblepharon) develop as an again process and can affect both the upper eyelids and lower eyelids.

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lacrimal

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Ectropion

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Outward rotation of the eyelid, eyelid rolls out. More visible and can feel uncomfortable.

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Entropion

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Inward rotation of the eyelid, rolling in of the eyelid. More pressing to treat due to the risk of the eyelashes rubbing against the eyeball and causing damage.

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Trickle

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When lacrimal gland blocked, you can experience excessive tearing that trickle down your cheek as if you’re crying.

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bulging

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strabismus (eye muscle)

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recess

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Decompression recesses the eye back for those who experience eye bulging.

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